He was almost a bricklayer. Now Amin Ajao is building in tech

Al-Amin Ajao knew one thing about the career he wanted: he did not want a white-collar job.

The routine of waking up every morning, dressing for work and spending Monday to Friday in an office did not appeal to him. He wanted something different, although he was not quite sure what that would be.  

“I don’t like the corporate lifestyle. I cannot remember the last time I wore suit,”…